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  • 29
    Aug

    Age in Place: Because Home Is Truly Where the Heart Is

    Every senior asks themselves this question. Should I stay or should I go?Do you stay in the home you love? Or go to an assisted living facility? For many, it’s much more than just a move. It’s a deeply emotional decision that’s life-changing. Our homes are where we feel safe and secure, and for good […]

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  • 07
    Jun

    Get In and Out Easily – Accessibility Home Design

    “It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.”J.R.R. Tolkien Your front door is a first impression, a gateway to and from the world. As we age however, going through that gateway gets […]

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  • Universal Design and Aging in Place
    30
    Apr

    The Mobility Movement

    So much of what we love about our homes lies beyond its walls: Our neighbors, our community, the beautiful grass and trees that surround. Unfortunately, as we age, our home’s walls start closing in. We can’t get around as easily as before. Kitchen islands feel like obstacles. Stairs become marathons. Even our entrance way morphs […]

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  • Senior Living Renovation
    02
    Jul

    Top 5 things to Consider When Designing an Accessible Bathroom for Wheelchair Users

    1. Bathing: shower and tub accessibility Using a rolling shower seat or fixed shower seat in the shower can accommodate some users. Shower seat should be a height of 17” to 19”. A small stool or plastic chair can allow the bather to sit while taking a shower and can be removed for users who […]

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  • Bathroom Renovation
    30
    Nov

    What is an “Adaptable” Home?

    Is the prospect of an aging parent living in your home at some point a real possibility? Maybe you are thinking long-term toward your future needs and want to make your home livable both now and down the road. Or possibly you have regular visitors to your home who have a mobility issue or injury […]

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  • Home Modification Expert Witness Services, Russ Glickman
    02
    Jul

    Glickman Design Build Founder, Russ Glickman, Appointed to Montgomery County Commission on People with Disabilities

    Glickman Design Build is thrilled to announce that Founder, Russ Glickman, was recently appointed to the Montgomery County Commission on People with Disabilities by County Executive, Isiah Leggett. The Commission advises the County government on the coordination and development of policies for people with disabilities. The Commission advises the County Executive and the County Council […]

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  • Universal Design and Accessibility
    20
    Aug

    Russ talks about Universal Design and Accessibility at the MS Society program

    Glickman Design Build Founder, Master Certified Remodeler, Universal Design Certified Professional and Certified Aging in Place Specialist, Russ Glickman recently spoke at a Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Home Modifications Program event at the MS Society in Virginia. Russ, along with Occupational Therapist and also a Certified Aging in Place Specialist, Tori Goldhammer, discussed strategies for living […]

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  • Wheelchair Accessible Bathroom Connection Newspapers
    18
    Aug

    A Wheelchair Accessible Bathroom with Beauty and Function All in One

    Glickman Design Build was recently featured in the Potomac Almanac and Connection Newspapers in an article entitled “Function Meats Beauty” about a recently completed bathroom remodel in a Northern Virginia condominium. Click the link to read more http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2015/aug/11/function-meets-beauty/

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  • Universal Design Certified Professional - Russell Glickman
    18
    Jun

    Russell Glickman Earns the Designation of Universal Design Certified Professional from NARI

    NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE REMODELING INDUSTRY North Potomac REMODELER EARNS CERTIFICATION IN UNIVERSAL DESIGN/REMODELING North Potomac, Maryland, June 18, 2015 — Russell Glickman from Glickman Design Build in North Potomac, Maryland recently earned the designation of Universal Design Certified Professional (UDCP) from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, (NARI). A Universal Design Certified Professional […]

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  • Dine to Defeat ALS
    12
    Jun

    Glickman Design Build was a proud sponsor of Dine to Defeat ALS

    Glickman Design Build was a proud sponsor of Dine to Defeat ALS—a night benefitting the ALS Association DC/MD/VA Chapter. The event, held at the Grand Hyatt Washington on Tuesday, June 9th, included a silent auction, dinner and short program. The DC/MD/VA Chapter was founded in 1991 to serve the needs of those living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and their […]

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